American society Quote by Aubrey Malphurs
““Not enough church leaders understand and practice visionary strategic planning. According to an article in American Demographics, Gary McIntosh of the American Society for Church Growth estimates that only 20 percent of America’s 367,000 congregations actively pursue strategic planning. In the same article, George Hunter, professor of evangelism and church growth at Asbury Theological Seminary, warns that churches without plans for growth invariably stagnate.[13]””
About This Quote
Few church leaders practice strategic planning, leading to stagnation; the quote highlights a need for visionary leadership in congregations.
In simple terms: Lack of planning causes church stagnation.
Key Takeaway
Encourage strategic planning in churches.
Themes
leadership
strategy
growth
Mood
concerned
inspirational
Type
organizational
motivational
When to use this quote
- congregational meetings
- denominational conferences
- leadership training
Key Concepts
church growth
planning
vision
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can motivate leaders to plan?
- How to measure planning success?
A Different Perspective
Implementing plans can be resisted by tradition.
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